Sensex up marginally amid cautious trades

The market looks headed for a flat close today with investors not showing any great interest in building up positions. Asian markets ended on a mixed note and European markets are up slighly after a weak start, but then, with economic data from China and Australia turning out to be a bit disappointing, worries about global economic outlook have resurfaced again, prompting investors to tread cautiously.

The Sensex is now up 37 points or 0.19% at 18,861. The Nifty is up with a gain of 10 points or 0.17% at 5728.80.